Employment
Universities' union members to vote on strike action as staff seek pay rise
The Tertiary Education Union says nearly all members agreed on the vote at stop-work meetings on Wednesday.
Gloriavale leaver given one week off work for the birth of her child
A former Gloriavale member says she returned to work a week after her baby was born and believes the early separation from her eldest child has had an ongoing effect.
Iwi-led Southland charity opens another nursery on first anniversary
An iwi-led Southland environmental charity is helping rangatahi into new careers and turning its attention to large-scale restoration projects.
Maritime Union reacts to damning Ports of Auckland report
A damning report into the Ports of Auckland's automation programme has found multiple failings, leading to inadequate management and governance.
The report found the project suffered from poor risk… Video, Audio
Gloriavale children subject to frequent smackings, court hears
An ex-Gloriavale member said she could always be scared into doing something by the thought of being smacked. She broke down while giving evidence in the Employment Court today.
Gib shortage: Delivery workers strike for better pay
Workers who deliver hundreds of tonnes of Gib to building sites across Auckland each day are striking for better pay.
GIB drivers strike for better pay, working conditions
GIB's value is hugely valuable in Aotearoa currently, and so are the people delivering it to building sites across Auckland - that's the message from workers who have walked off the job.
About 40… Audio
From the #MeToo movement: new workplace sexual harassment legislation
New legislation addressing sexual harassment in the workplace will extend the time a person has to report sexual harassment from three months to a year. The Employment Relations (Extended Time for… Audio
Caregivers say payment cut over vaccine unlawful
A group of caregivers is seeking a judicial review of the health workers' mandate, after losing thousands of dollars in payments. The workers, who mostly look after family members they live with, had… Audio
Kawerau paper mill workers claim victory
After six weeks locked out from the Kawerau paper mill, workers finally returned to the job Monday morning, having accepted a revised pay offer from Swedish-based company Essity. The deal ensures that… Audio
Workers want work-life flexibility - how should employers respond?
Two-thirds of New Zealand workers surveyed from small and medium sized companies said they want more work-life flexibility, so how should bosses respond?
High tech automated meat processing rig for Otago plant
Silver Fern Farms is investing $11.2m in a custom-built automated lamb processing system for its South Otago plant.
Little gets silent treatment amid pleas for immediate pay action
Nurses silently protested over pay issues as the Health Minister fronted up to the Nurses Organisation annual conference today.
'He was somebody extraordinary' - Tributes flow for union leader Ken Douglas
One of New Zealand's best known union leaders, Ken Douglas, has died aged 86. Audio
Nurses critical of Health Minister's comments to conference
Nurses held signs asking for pay equity but were left disappointed with the Health Minister's comments at the nurses' union annual conference.
In his opening remarks, Andrew Little acknowledged the… Audio
Labour MP Anna Lorck in leadership training after bullying accusations
In a statement, Lorck said she was "doing my best to be a better manager of staff", after a second former staff member said they were bullied.
An umpire shortage could hamper summer sport
Summer is around the corner, the rugby posts are coming down and the cricket pitches are getting prepared.
One problem, however, is the shrinking number of umpires available to officiate matches.
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'Relief and pride' at union after six-week paper mill lockout ends
The Kawerau paper mill owner Essity is planning on rebuilding relationships with its workers when production resumes on Monday after a six week lock-out, while the union says it is satisfied with the…
Kawerau paper mill stand-off ends as pay deal resolved
A loo paper crisis has been averted with paper mill workers in Kawerau finally sealing a pay deal with owners Essity after a bitter stand-off.
For about six weeks members of the Pulp and Paper… Video, Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Sam Johnsons (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Verity Johnson and Sam Johnson talk about encouraging more parents to do the school run by bike. They also speak to the PPTA about the Government's… Audio
